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MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 4: Support for Revitalization and Intermunicipal Cooperation
Funding for revitalization and intermunicipal projects
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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The FRR Stream 4 framework supports revitalization projects and intermunicipal cooperation in La Mitis. It may fund initiatives that improve quality of life, with maximum support of up to $100,000 per project and up to $5,121,815 available under the agreement.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- La Mitis
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Hire a local resource (vitalization agent) to strengthen mobilization and consultation in one or more municipalities.
- Implement a collective project aimed at affirming and strengthening the history and cultural identity of the territory.
- Establish an attraction strategy (families, workers, businesses, tourists) and/or a reception and integration process for newcomers.
- Develop or enhance recreational and tourism projects (year-round) and/or related to optimizing transportation modes for people and goods.
- Carry out a vitalization project focusing on economic, cultural, or social development, the pooling of proximity services, or activities promoting community life.
Documents Needed
- Current MRC application form, if intake reopens.
- Project description and budget.
- Municipal support or intermunicipal agreement, where required.
- Any supporting documents requested by the MRC.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private businesses (excluding the financial sector)
- Cooperatives (excluding financial cooperatives)
- Non-profit organizations (NPOs)
- Education-sector organizations
- Municipalities and municipal organizations
Who is not eligible
- Private businesses in the financial sector.
- Financial cooperatives (e.g., credit unions).
- Organizations listed in Quebec’s Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
- Applicants involved in a dispute (litigation) with the Government of Quebec.
- Applicants in default of obligations imposed by a law, regulation or agreement toward the Minister responsible for the program.
Eligible expenses
- Direct expenses, exclusively necessary for the implementation of the project.
- Salaries and social benefits of the resource (vitalization agent), when applicable.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects related to municipal administration (e.g., renovation of the town hall or maintenance of the municipal garage).
- Projects associated with the establishment or expansion of health services (e.g., health cooperatives).
- Projects consisting of studies, initiatives, action plans, or strategic planning conducted as part of the regular activities of an organization.
- Projects related to a place of worship, except in the case of repurposing the building for a non-religious use.
- Ineligible expenses: costs not directly related to the project, operating deficits/working capital or loan repayments, expenses already funded elsewhere or incurred before submission (or for a project already completed), loans/guarantees/equity investments, refundable portion of taxes.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC de La Mitis (Québec).
Selection criteria
- Relevance of the project.
- Feasibility of the project.
- Outcomes of the project.
- Community involvement and intersectoral collaboration.
- Originality of the project.
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm with the MRC whether new applications are still suspended.
- Step 2: If the fund reopens, contact the MRC to obtain the current form and validate project fit.
- Step 3: Prepare the project description, budget, municipal support and required documents.
- Step 4: Submit the complete file to the MRC according to the confirmed process.
- Step 5: Wait for preliminary review, committee evaluation and MRC council decision; the expected response time may be 7 to 10 weeks.
Processing and Agreement
- Preliminary analysis of the files by the MRC to verify the project's eligibility; applications deemed ineligible are rejected and the promoter is informed.
- Evaluation of the projects by the management team (with the general management and the mayor or deputy mayor) according to the determining criteria, followed by the compilation of the results.
- Review by the revitalization committee, which decides on the acceptability of the projects and their order of priority, and then submits a recommendation.
- Final decision by the MRC Council via resolution.
- Notification of the decision to the promoter by email; the processing time may vary between 7 and 10 weeks, and authorized projects are subject to a memorandum of understanding between the MRC and the promoter.
Additional information
- The MRC public page states that no new applications are currently being accepted.
- The current framework remains available for reference on eligible activities and funding rules.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 4: Support for Revitalization and Intermunicipal Cooperation Program
What is the MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 4: Support for Revitalization and Intermunicipal Cooperation?
The FRR Stream 4 framework supports revitalization projects and intermunicipal cooperation in La Mitis. It may fund initiatives that improve quality of life, with maximum support of up to $100,000 per project and up to $5,121,815 available under the agreement.
Who is eligible for the MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 4: Support for Revitalization and Intermunicipal Cooperation program?
To be eligible for the MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 4: Support for Revitalization and Intermunicipal Cooperation program, you must:
Applications are currently not being accepted (update: September 26, 2024).
Project proponents should consult the Cadre de vitalisation and contact the MRC de La Mitis (Marcel Moreau) before submitting a project.
What expenses are eligible under MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 4: Support for Revitalization and Intermunicipal Cooperation?
Hire a local resource (vitalization agent) to strengthen mobilization and consultation in one or more municipalities.
Implement a collective project aimed at affirming and strengthening the history and cultural identity of the territory.
Establish an attraction strategy (families, workers, businesses, tourists) and/or a reception and integration process for newcomers.
Develop or enhance recreational and tourism projects (year-round) and/or related to optimizing transportation modes for people and goods.
Carry out a vitalization project focusing on economic, cultural, or social development, the pooling of proximity services, or activities promoting community life.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 4: Support for Revitalization and Intermunicipal Cooperation?
You can contact La Mitis RCM by email at mmoreau@mitis.qc.ca or by phone at 4187758445.
Where is the MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 4: Support for Revitalization and Intermunicipal Cooperation available?
The MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 4: Support for Revitalization and Intermunicipal Cooperation program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec.
Is the MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 4: Support for Revitalization and Intermunicipal Cooperation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 4: Support for Revitalization and Intermunicipal Cooperation is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 4: Support for Revitalization and Intermunicipal Cooperation?
MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 4: Support for Revitalization and Intermunicipal Cooperation is funded by La Mitis RCM